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property at 234 Shorewood Dr

$1,450

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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234 Shorewood Dr, Unit GC

234 Shorewood Dr
Glendale HeightsIL60139
property at 212 Glengarry Dr

$1,493

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$1,493

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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212 Glengarry Dr, Unit 212 Glengarry

212 Glengarry Dr
BloomingdaleIL60108

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property at 105 W Elk Trl

$1,850

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$1,850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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105 W Elk Trl, Unit 105

105 W Elk Trl
Carol StreamIL60188

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Cheapest Available Carol Stream Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carol Stream, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Kenilworth Arms in the East Wheaton neighborhood priced from $1,200. St. Charles Square in the North Wheaton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,365. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carol Stream apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kenilworth Arms1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,200
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,365
Wheaton Court Apartments1br1ba 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1,395
382 Penn Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,425
Carol Stream CrossingOak1BR,1BA$1,490

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carol Stream, IL

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carol Stream area is the $2.00 price per square foot 484 Western Ave Model at 484 Western Ave, Unit 2 in the in the East Wheaton neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Carol Stream apartment is the B-3 Model at Camden at Bloomingdale starting at $2,196 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Bloomingdale Walk neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carol Stream apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
484 Western Ave, Unit 2484 Western Ave3BR,2BA$2.00
Camden at BloomingdaleB-32BR,1BA$2.17
1307 College Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.79
617 Delles Rd, Unit Unit B617 Delles Rd1BR,1BA$1.89
Flats at Gladstone2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$2.05
Kenilworth Arms1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.60
Carol Stream CrossingBirch1BR,1BA$2.27
Lakehaven Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (340a1r) Renovated1BR,1BA$2.30
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.95
Renaissance at Carol Stream1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carol Stream

What type of rentals are currently available in Carol Stream?

There are currently 130 Apartments for Rent in Carol Stream, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,187 to $8,448. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carol Stream ranging from $1,450 to $5,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Carol Stream?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Carol Stream ranges from $1,450 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,922.

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